Why has the United Nations and the U.S. Congress done nothing to stop the US President/Armed Forces Commander,  together with the Israeli regime,  from attempting an illegal war of conquest against the Islamic Republic of Iran ?

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The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind

. . from the young Bob Dylan’s earnest song pleading for global sanity during the height of the Cold War in 1962, at the time of the Cuban missile crisis. 

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The answer, my friend, from the Chinese solid-state programmable logic controller (DeepSeek) comprising a cluster of 100,000 Nvidia H100 chips and requiring 150 MW of power to operate, is provided as follows, in 2-seconds:-

“Based on the information from recent events in 2026, the premise that the UN and U.S. Congress have done "nothing" requires clarification. In reality, both bodies have actively responded to the conflict, but their actions are constrained by power dynamics and legal interpretations, leading to a complex situation rather than simple inaction.

 The United Nations: A Security Council Divided

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution, but it does not address the initial strikes you mentioned.

· Passed a One-Sided Resolution:

 On March 11, 2026, the Council adopted Resolution 2817 with 13 votes in favor and none against (China and Russia abstained). It condemns Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf states, demands they cease, and reaffirms those states' right to self-defense.

· Silent on the Initial Strikes:

The resolution notably does not mention the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes that triggered the escalation. This omission led Russia and China to abstain, arguing the text ignored the "initial aggression".

· Why No Broader Action:

The Council is paralyzed by great power politics. As a permanent member with veto power, the U.S. can shield itself and its allies from binding action. While a procedure exists for the General Assembly to bypass a veto, there has been insufficient political will to invoke it.

The U.S. Congress: A Constitutional Struggle

Congress is actively trying to stop or limit the President's actions, but faces a steep political hill.

· Attempts to Reassert Authority:

Many members argue President Trump’s actions violate the Constitution, which grants Congress the sole power to declare war. In response, lawmakers have introduced "War Powers Resolutions" to force a withdrawal of forces from Iran.

· Failed Votes: The political reality is that these efforts have so far fallen short. A resolution failed in the House (212-219) in early March 2026, and a similar measure was rejected by the Senate (47-53).

· The "Legal vs. Unlawful" Debate:

 The administration argues its actions are legal under the President's constitutional powers to defend against imminent threats, without needing prior approval. Critics counter that the threat was not "imminent," making the strike an illegal act of aggression.

In summary, the UN is constrained by the U.S. veto power, while Congress is engaged in a fierce internal legal battle over the President's war powers—a conflict it has yet to win.

I hope this detailed explanation clarifies the situation for you.”

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